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#31 of 12742 Documenting locking system problem by shawnmalone Sep 05, 2000 (8:52 pm)
Dave, I did have the dealer note on the invoice that at 20,000 miles I had identified the problem with the locking and alarm system. We shall see what happens.
#32 of 12742 FISCHDA by elazarus Sep 05, 2000 (9:29 pm)
Taking your advice, I called Anthony Brown at Congressional - he is looking for 2001 Jetta GLS with our options/color for us as we speak. Didn't realize that Md. has outlawed the processing fees we have here in Va. - actually they capped them at $25. Can you tell me what kind of deal you got on your car so I know what to expect in terms of a deal if he finds the car. Did you encounter the dreaded "advertising fee"?
#33 of 12742 MPG for GLX by wwevans Sep 05, 2000 (10:41 pm)
I just drove my 2000 GLX Jetta on a 800 mile trip this weekend....results of this first time on the highway adventure. 1. Seats are way to small and uncomfortable 2. Car looses composure past 80mph. Too much wind noise at 75mph. 3. Engine is geared very well at highway speeds. plenty of torque without downshifting. 4. 31.9 MILES PER GALLON when I slowed down to 70mph for the last 480 miles. This car is really efficient if driven patiently. But then again who can really do that with a VR6. 27MPG at 80mph. 5. No major problems except for my trunk release having to be replaced. I was locked out of my trunk for 4 days until part was ordered. Having fun with the Jetta.
#34 of 12742 . by rmg2 Sep 05, 2000 (11:26 pm)
Harry, Thanks for the info on extended warranty. RMG2
#35 of 12742 elazarus by fischda Sep 06, 2000 (2:36 am)
Good. Congressional's advertising fee was $175. There were a few others - port prep, inventory, the $25 processing fee, on top of which I paid $460 over the invoice. Throw in $350 for CD changer install. I should have worked on the fees a little more, but at the time, 1.8T's were rare (especially in silver) so I was happy. Tell Anthony I refered you (my first name's Dave), and I bought my car from him last March. Keep me posted on your progress! Oh, make sure you pay the VA 3% tax and not MD tax (if you live in VA).
#36 of 12742 fischda by elazarus Sep 06, 2000 (6:26 pm)
As I was reading your previous message, Anthony called from Congressional. He says he remembers you. He called to say he had found 4 Jettas meeting my son's specs. We'll probably go over there tomorrow. Based on your fees, our offer will probably be very close to something he can accept; unless those port prep and inventory are significant. I've been reading quite a few posts under other topics arguing whether VW has a holdback. Edmunds claims they do. Many folks say they don't - that they stopped holdbacks in 1999. Do you have any knowledge one way or the other?
#37 of 12742 VW holdbacks by fischda Sep 06, 2000 (8:01 pm)
I've concluded two things: 1) Dealers don't like to bargain away holdback - they need it to pay for cars that have been on the lot over 90 days and are costing them money. 2) Edmund's says VW has 2% HB, but in the end there are so many bargaining factors, arguing over HB seems trivial. Ex.: Maybe dealer wants $1000 over invoice. He can bargain away his HB ($400 on a $20K pure invoice Jetta) to offer $600 over invoice. You think that's a good deal, but dealer still gets his $1000 because the car you bought just arrived and didn't cost him a dime to the bank. Confusing, isn't it. So I say, be aware of what holdback is on the car you want and try to factor it out on your deal without actually saying "hold back." I'd be interested to hear what they say if you try to bargain against HB overtly. They all have their answers, but I've never really found the sure fire method. Doesn't Edmunds tell you to delete HB from the invoice price of your car, then add 5%? All considered, once you get all the fees factored into whatever deal you strike, I'd think you're close to that 5% or better.
#38 of 12742 Skerew by Cooper Sep 07, 2000 (4:06 pm)
You'd asked about CD changers. There's the same discussion under "VW Golf" in "Hatchbacks". I think it's topic 370, and the comments are in in the 30-40 range. Two owners had Kenwood and Clarion units installed and were pleased.
#39 of 12742 elazarus by fischda Sep 08, 2000 (5:41 pm)
Hey, what happened with Congressional. Did you make a deal on the Jetta you wanted?
#40 of 12742 Me and My Jetta's First road Trip... by orlandoguy Sep 10, 2000 (2:02 pm)
I also have the GLX VR6 '00, 5spd. I've had 24 cars, not including Company Vehicles. So far this is one of my Favorites. Yes, the seats are firm but, I expected that. Its a sports car #1, and #2 they shouldn't be broken in yet. I experienced some wind noise. Every car I drove under $30K had some wind noise.... Ever drive a Taurus or a Buick Century? Instead of Hoover windtunnel..(company cars)..anyways, it was minimum. Especially after closing the Moonroof : ) I hit alot of rain, and the Wiper Sensor worked like a dream. I can't believe Mercedes hasn't done that one yet. Not a creak, rattle, and very secure feeling at 80mph. I actually put towels over the floor mats too...I never did that for my Mercedes... Yep, I'm a Proud Jetta owner : ) da da da da.. Oh, and the Monsoon System is Great, go ahead, really crank it up and you will be surprized with the clarity and the surround acostics..: )

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